Due to being at home recovering from a muscle strain, Yuan Xi was so bored that he felt he was growing mold.

The injury was in his leg, severely restricting his movements so he was stuck either sitting or lying down, not to mention he was too cautious to even attempt walking.

Anything he needed to do required asking Aunt Zhang for help, although Aunt Zhang didn’t mind but after repeatedly troubling her made Yuan Xi started feeling embarrassed.

So, he limited his movements as much as possible, settling on the sofa to watch TV and snack on fruit with little else to keep him entertained.

After about a week, the pain finally began to subside allowing him to walk on his own.

As long as he avoided intense or strenuous movements, the discomfort was barely noticeable.

However, after a week of being pampered and fed by Aunt Zhang, Yuan Xi stood in front of the mirror staring at his now rounded chin with a tinge of regret.

In just seven days, his once sharp defined chin had disappeared replaced by a chubby curve. He could even pinch small rolls of flesh on his face and stomach.

“Sigh, my face already round and now it’s even rounder.” Yuan Xi pinched his chin and let out a resigned sigh.

Fearing a repeat of last time’s incident, Yuan Xi flatly refused to wear his own clothes again. Instead, he dressed up in a proper little suit and even carried a briefcase, putting on an air of professionalism.

Fu Yunzou glanced at him a few times before decisively intervening. He had Yuan Xi’s outfit changed and personally selected a few items for him to wear.

When they arrived at the company, Fu Yunzou went a step further and had a custom work badge made, which he hung around Yuan Xi’s neck.

Yuan Xi looked down at the badge, read the information on it, and then looked up at Fu Yunzou, puzzled.

Why did he feel like a dog with a tag around its neck?

Oddly enough, once he started wearing the badge, no one seemed to mistake him for anyone else.

Even in the cafeteria, interns who came to eat couldn’t help but stare at the badge on Yuan Xi’s chest, their faces full of astonishment.

After returning to work, Yuan Xi resumed his duty of cooking for Fu Yunzou. When the kitchen staff saw him again, they couldn’t help but ask why he hadn’t been around recently.

Seeing their concerned expressions, Yuan Xi gave an awkward smile and casually made up an excuse.

Through the glass, he glanced at the trainees outside and remembered Yu Fei, the one who had escorted him back to the office last time.

Yu Fei was undeniably handsome—not the delicate, boyish kind of good looks common among young idols, but a rugged, masculine charm.

However, his shy personality added a touch of endearing contrast making him seem more approachable and genuine.

Though Yu Fei’s assistance back then had been at the request of the department head, he had still gone out of his way to help.

After thinking it over, Yuan Xi decided to bring some food as a token of appreciation and pay Yu Fei a visit to thank him.

As a trainee, Yu Fei was part of the company’s rigorous training program. All trainees underwent intense training and learning upon entering the company.

Only those who passed the assessments could debut as new stars, while those who failed would continue their evaluations.

However, the assessments weren’t limitless. In the world of stardom, age could sometimes become a burden, making the path forward even more challenging.

As one gets older, without a stable foundation, they can only be gradually replaced by the changing times.

The entertainment industry was never short of young and beautiful faces, nor was it lacking in fresh talent. After failing three times in the assessments, Xingyao Entertainment had no choice but to gently persuade him to leave.

Yuan Xi had already bought the gift he planned to give. As a trainee, and a future star, they obviously needed to maintain their figure.

So, sending food or drinks would be an unwise choice at this point.

After much thought, Yuan Xi decided to give something practical instead.

A wellness kit.

It included items like a thermos, thermal underwear, red dates, goji berries, and a health pot—everything related to wellness. Yuan Xi made sure to prepare a full set.

Stars were human too. Their work can be exhausting, and late nights were probably a regular part of their lives.

Thus, Yuan Xi thought that a wellness kit would be the perfect gift.

When Fu Yunzou saw Yuan Xi heading to work with all these items, he momentarily questioned himself. His expression stiffened—had Yuan Xi started to think he was getting old?

When Fu Yunzou found out that all of those items were for Yu Fei, he was momentarily taken aback.

In his mind, Yu Fei’s youthful face flashed, and he couldn’t help but glance at the wellness kit sitting next to Yuan Xi. For a moment, he was unsure how to respond to the situation.

If even a young idol like Yu Fei was using a wellness kit, did that mean Fu Yunzou was starting to seem too old to keep up?

Yuan Xi, completely oblivious to the confusion in Fu Yunzou’s mind, nervously asked. “Yunzou, do you think it’s okay for me to give him these things?”

Fu Yunzou’s expression was hard to read, his mind trying not to jump to conclusions. He asked seriously. “Xiao Xi, how did you come up with the idea of giving him these things?”

“Yu Fei’s a trainee, right? They need to maintain their figure, so they must be strict about food and drink. So, I ruled those out. But since they train so hard, they probably don’t pay as much attention to their health. They’re so young, and if they don’t take care of themselves, they might end up with problems later on. So, I thought it’d be good to give him something for his health.”

Then Yuan Xi added, glancing at Fu Yunzou. “Yunzou, you’re not in the best health either. How about I get you something like this too? I’m a bit short on cash, so if I buy it for you, it might be on the cheaper side, but I hope you don’t mind.”

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